Radio Practicum
Prerequisites: Department Consent.
Students will work with WLUW radio station under the supervision of a faculty member participating in one or several of the following activities: generating story ideas, booking guests, interviewing guests, doing promotions using social networking and on-air productions, recording, editing and producing audio segments, and learning several facets of what it takes to produce a radio show.
Outcomes: Technical Proficiency: Operate studio and control-room equipment for live boards, automation, and remote recording, including digital audio workstations (eg, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools); Production Skills: Create, edit, and mix broadcast-ready content, including promos, PSAs, interviews, and news reports that meet industry loudness and quality standards; On-Air Performance: Demonstrate effective vocal techniques, interviewing skills, and show pacing while hosting live or pre-recorded shows; Content Creation: Develop and curate relevant, engaging content tailored for specific audiences.
Students will work with WLUW radio station under the supervision of a faculty member participating in one or several of the following activities: generating story ideas, booking guests, interviewing guests, doing promotions using social networking and on-air productions, recording, editing and producing audio segments, and learning several facets of what it takes to produce a radio show.
Outcomes: Technical Proficiency: Operate studio and control-room equipment for live boards, automation, and remote recording, including digital audio workstations (eg, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools); Production Skills: Create, edit, and mix broadcast-ready content, including promos, PSAs, interviews, and news reports that meet industry loudness and quality standards; On-Air Performance: Demonstrate effective vocal techniques, interviewing skills, and show pacing while hosting live or pre-recorded shows; Content Creation: Develop and curate relevant, engaging content tailored for specific audiences.